Warm Welcome Given To New Superintendent

Brookfield Central School’s new superintendent said his first days on the job have been made easier by the welcome and support shown.

Dr. Tom Butler attended his first BCS Board of Education meeting last week.

He thanked Maintenance Supervisor Ken Plows for a tour and explaining the building project.

The half hour public portion of the meeting began after Butler and Board members met in executive session for the first 20 minutes.

Butler reviewed the District’s 2026-27 Safety Plan, which he said includes Prevention, Response and Recovery.

School climate and building security are addressed in the state mandated plan. Brookfield will be upgrading its entryway security this year.

Butler thanked Ron Wheelock, who served as interim superintendent for most of last year, for his efforts to help Butler transition to the new role.

Also in the safety plan are drills and training and protocols for emergency situations.

Six years ago a new category, Communicable Disease Plan, was added.

Board President Valerie Nolan said a Meet and Greet for staff and Butler is ...